Why these dishes are worth breaking every rule for

Chef Vlog: On today's menu - No harm, no fowl.
These three delicious game day, night in or Pub food small plates will make any home cook or chef's restaurant menu sing.
Doctors and whole food plant based fanatics find me controversial for this but I'm a chef and as much as I do love to eat healthier I enjoy crispy culinary treats like this occasionally. We make flavor the priority in every dish created.
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Recipe: Three crispy small plate dishes inspired by Izakaya style pubs:
ALL USING OYSTER MUSHROOMS Instead of Chicken
Spicy Hot Fried Mushrooms
Marinade:
• ½ cup spicy hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon garlic, paste
Batter:
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions:
1. Marinate Mushrooms: Toss oyster mushrooms in hot sauce, garlic, marinate for 30 minutes or over night
2. Prepare Batter: In a bowl, mix cornstarch, flour
3. Fry: Dip mushrooms in batter and fry in hot oil (around 180°C / 350°F) for 2-3 minutes per side until crispy and golden.
4. Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve hot with extra spicy sauce.
Teriyaki Style Fried Mushrooms
Marinade:
• 1 cup soy sauce
• 5 Tablespoons Dark Soy Sauce
• Splash of brown Rice Vinegar or Rice Vinegar
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 Tablespoons Mirin (optional)
• 2 garlic, paste
• 2 Tablespoons fresh ginger paste
• 4 chilies, diced
Batter:
• 2 -3 cups potato starch (as much as needed)
Instructions:
1. Marinate Mushrooms: with mixture and marinate for 30 minutes or over night
2. Fry: Dredge mushrooms in the starch mixture and fry in hot oil (around 180°C / 350°F) for 2-3 minutes until crisp.
3. Serve: Drain on paper towels and use teriyaki sauce to dip if desired.
3. Pickle Buttermilk Fried Mushrooms
Marinade:
• 1 cup pickle juice
• 3 cups Soy Milk unsweetened
• Sage, thyme and rosemary sprigs (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
Batter:
• 1/2 all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cornstarch
Instructions:
1. Marinate Mushrooms: Submerge mushrooms in pickle juice and vegan buttermilk for 30 minutes or over night
2. Prepare Batter: Combine flour and cornstarch.
3. Fry: Dredge mushrooms in the flour mixture and fry in hot oil (around 180°C / 350°F) for 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy.
4. Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve with a pickle garnish.
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[@lilyinthewater161]

You might just be the best person on youtube. ❤

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Aw thank you for watching

[@behemoth5344]

I'm glad you said that. I, too, think highly of Derek: he sounds like a man getting closer and closer to true wisdom, without forgetting to be silly.

[@shellyroth5304]

Not might be...He simply IS.. so grateful for you and the Princess!!!

[@JoeCoo7]

I think you are correct. Derek and Frankie are the best!

[@melaniejuttner3784]

I agree!

[@violetstarrlight]

Your editing always makes for such a joyous video, Derek. Thank you for your great recipes and for loving Miss Frankie so much.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thanks so much!

[@juliewillis8182]

Don't listen to the critics. Your recipes are wonderfully delicious, and that is a chef's concern. Those of us with health concerns or allergies can quietly make our own adjustments as needs be. Pat Frankie for me. ❣

[@bengibbs1659]

My wife just went vegetarian. I've been using your recipes to share several meals with her a week. I like your channel and recipes because they taste really good! Really enjoy the videos and all the instructions.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Amazing, keep going and definitely make this for yourself and your lady as a treat

[@Lynnsle]

Thank you for being you and sharing your life. It's inspiring

[@joeparrish6260]

One of your best videos yet. You exemplify what it means to cook, because in the end, cooking and eating is HAPPINESS ❤ Thank you for your hard work Derek, you're an inspiration. Keep doing it for yourself, for us and most importantly the animals 💚

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stephensano9156]

This just amazing Derek! Not only do the oyster mushrooms look luxurious post boil, but they are hefty and substantial. Your process is always fascinating to learn!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

They’re so good!

[@Julie5231veg]

Great video Derek. I love ypur comment about not doing this for plant based doctors but doing it for the animals, couldn’t agree more! 😘for Frankie

[@fatcat220]

I'm mostly WFPB, & always vegan. I think most plant based doctors would cut you some slack & probably love you too. These deep fried mushrooms would definitely be a treat for us all!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

lol funny until the no oil people attack,

[@joanramler7831]

@@DerekSarnoChefThis was such a great video. Love Frankie’s sassy remarks! I’m no-oil or very low oil in our day to day cooking but we have treats whenever we feel like it. Those crispy shrooms had to be amazing.

[@StevenZissimos]

Derek, you sir are the king of plant-based cooking.

[@insu_na]

Frankie absolutely drooling was hilarious and adorable. The food looks amazing!

[@KandyLovesGreen]

What a beautiful treat! Now I'm hungry! Dog drool is the best! Hugs, as always, to you and Miss Frankie America! 💚

[@escargotomy]

The warping is the wood absorbing the moisture from the foods you cut, the humidity in the room and the from the wet towel. A guitar neck does the same thing from the humidity, only much more slowly, but has a compensating mechanism you adjust called a truss rod. Your strategy of flipping the board allows gravity to relax the wood fibers to settle back to neutral before they warp back the other way from moisture again.

[@helion6884]

The warping is because of uneven water absorption and drying. Wood fibers expand as they absorb moisture and shrink as they dry, so if one side of the board sits damp for long enough it'll grow bigger than the dry side which causes the bow. I prop my board up at an angle after washing so both sides can dry evenly. I've left it sitting on a damp towel over night a couple of times which left it with a big bow. I fixed that by laying a damp paper towel on the concave side until the moisture content evened out and the board flattened itself out, then I stood it up to dry like normal

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Nice

[@MariaGloom]

They look beautiful and delicious! Can't wait to try them! I could binge your videos all day (I have) your cooking is always entertaining to watch and your commentary is amazing.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thank you so much!

[@rhondasebron4082]

A great way to start my morning. Love the rain. Where you live is absolutely beautiful, peaceful. Enjoy your interactions with Frankie and always a pleasure watching you cook. Thank you so much for sharing your talent and creativity with us. The food is absolutely delish! Keep making a difference!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thank you! You too!

[@miseentrope]

Did not expect "I Love a Rainy Night." Dang, Derek, I LOVED that song as a youngling. Blessings to you and Frankie and all folks and critters. ☔

[@VeganViki]

Another fantastic recipe and very entertaining video! Although I shouldn't have watched it on an empty stomach, I was drooling like Frankie! I completely agree with the other commenters. You are the best in recipe creation, video production, the music you play in the background with each portion of the video is so good, your humor, all the Frankie cameos, each video is a work of art. And most importantly, you are showing others how gratifying a vegan life is. Compassion and kindness rock! I really enjoyed watching you and Frankie about town and Frankie swimming. She's so athletic! Thank you, Chef Derek and beautiful Frankie! I hope you have a wonderful week! ❤🌱🙏💚

[@DerekSarnoChef]

So glad you enjoyed it

[@Bergantin23]

Woww, thinking of leaving Spain to become your neighbor….THOSE looks so delicious….My problem is this, I live on the MED and love it hence, your book with your Bro has been purchased. And at 82 one thanks twice before moving. Frankie is such a darling. My little Fergie is in the photo. Counting the minutes for your next video. THANKS.

[@MagisterialVoyager]

Derek, I love how authentic you are. Your videos really help me with being okay with not being perfect. I’m watching all the ads on this video for Frankie and you! ❤❤❤

[@DerekSarnoChef]

I appreciate that! Thank you for watching

[@marybrolin9562]

I love your teaching style, your love of food and your relationship with your dog! Thanks for the fun!

[@beckyirvin4935]

I wish mushrooms were as plentiful and available as they are to you! Looks absolutely amazing!

[@1FairyGothMother]

I’m a plant based chef from California who is now in Ecuador. I have been in the plant based space my whole life. And for the last decade I’ve done whole foods, 8-free foods, foods free from the most common 8 allergens. Here in Ecuador, the herbs and spices are different, the things as plant based people have access to aren’t the same as I am accustomed to; in California I can literally source every ingredient and have a hundred options of places to eat or get cash and carry eats. Here, it is very limited. So I’ve started breaking the rules. I’m making seitan and vegan cheese from scratch. All the ingredients I can source here that are plant based are fair game. And I’m having so much fun.

[@myjewelry4u]

I’m all in on this!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Worth it 🫶

[@bradlafferty]

Frankie the water dog! No wonder she’s so fit! Great food, great vid! Thank you!

[@a_shot_in_the_dark]

Another winner.🙏🏻You always bring such calm and such beautiful food. Hugs to you & Franks.❤🐾

[@losangeles9853]

Your dog has such soulful eyes.

[@Jim_L]

I got rid of my television years ago. With shows like Derek's, who needs to stream Netflix?! You've got state-of-the-art viewing right here ... and for FREE! 😃

[@sharonb537]

This was ambitious. Three different styles & sauces. The prep on this had to be intense. The pickle buttermilk really got the creative juices going for me...

[@loisbrady5862]

It gives me nothing but happiness and pleasure to watch your videos. You are amazing. Please don't quit. Smiling just thinking of your enthusiasm and your love for Frankie.

[@MsCValentiner]

Frankie is drooling! 😍💯

[@kadeyo]

Wow, looks so delicious. I’m learning so much about how to cook mushrooms from you. Nice that you are also showcasing the mushrooms from the farm, too. Thanks, I can’t wait to make these!

[@bb581]

This looks delicious! Thank you Derek

[@BeverlyBurl]

I really enjoyed this one too!! Frankie as always is the best.. but have to say the crunch in those mushrooms sounds amazing!! Loved the lightening w Ms Frankie too.. I did read….. call your mom… love you!! ❤

[@tstegman4562]

This video was especially fun to watch. Frankie certainly raised the cute factor.. I’m making this as your cooking had me drooling, too!

[@lynnprowse1334]

Your dog is beautiful she is part of your family like all animals should be. I do not understand people who don't like animals. As you would know their better than quite a lot of people. Also I like your recipes.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Can’t argue with that, she and they are the best

[@JudithPhillips]

Your videos are so relaxing to watch, helps me wind down at the end of the day and I go to sleep thinking of super delicious food!

[@tobycoles9737]

Give the Plenish oat milk a go! Absolutely the best one. Just oats, salt and water too.. a lot of plant milks have un needed extras.. really tastes the cleanest!

[@mandylavida]

Thanks to you, I have just spent half of my (extremely small) pension on mushroom kits. I think I wll be filming their proress on KZbin.

[@ArtemisGreenleaf]

These look so tasty! I always mix any leftover breading and liquid together to make hush puppies.

[@loudboomboom]

Can’t imagine how challenging it is to create such awesome recipes every week. So grateful for the inspirations!

[@marcianapolitano7375]

I'm learning so much from you...and it warms my heart to see YOU having fun doing it! Thank you for another fantastic video!

[@mohenn22smith27]

Oh I’m the one drooling! I’m making these asap!! Tomorrow. Not kidding. ❤😊

[@TerryJ950]

Bet it was hard to stop eating them - just looks positively amazing!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

They were amazing

[@ellenwhidbey]

Thank you and keep’’em coming, Derek! ❤

[@cjcap9918]

I really enjoy these videos! I have been a vegetarian since 1980’s (I met a beautiful cow) and mostly vegan for the past 4-5 yrs. I have tried so many of these recipes, not as good as Derek. Frankie is just so adorable and beautiful.❤🐶

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@donnybeal2135]

Can't wait to try these!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Hope you enjoy!

[@baypony50]

You SOULD get excited about your own food! This looks amazing and loved seeing Frankie share a tiny nibble with you ;)

[@user-ou3xn4vf9w]

👍 I really have to find me a neighbour like this...

[@darlenepatton2072]

😂

[@phoenixrising4609]

Frankie’s commentary is so freakin hilarious! And your recipes look so delicious and tasty. I see plant based in a whole new light. Thank you. 🙂

[@MaryDavidson911]

Your neighbors are lucky. Frankie is lucky. You always have amazing and inspiring recipes. You’re the Babe Ruth of the culinary world. Also…I have the matching adorable kitten to your Frankie. Her name is Mona Lisa. She’s the twinkle of my eye, as Frankie is to yours. ❤️

[@tinyjungle_]

You're killin me, Cuz! Looks amazing!

[@Shadoweyed09]

Love it. I just did cauliflower wings tonight, and I'm excited to try these mushroom "wings/ nuggets". Always inspiring, thank you.

[@Melissa-pb6wv]

I'm not an expert on karma, but I'd say you'll never go hungry. Loved those long shots of Frankie. She's bigger and more stout than I thought💗

[@LouisSpectorCMT]

I'm drooling over here!

[@karleedu]

Love your choice of music!!!! I'm with Frankie, I love watching you too! Beautiful country! The recipes look really good!

[@onndoff]

Amazing

[@arouhwaanifs8255]

I LOVED this video! Recipes are amazing, the editing is great. (And Frankie is ofc adorable) Thank you and much love from France

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thank you so much!

[@roscoeswraps2510]

Favorite video so far. Elevated "Atomic Shrimp" style

[@trishramsden5551]

Amazing, looks delicious ❤

[@linzertube]

Fabulous video, as usual! Plenty of fun with Frankie, and lots of scrumptious food…love to see your uses for mushrooms. Definitely, this one’s a treat! YUM!!!❤❤

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thanks for always supporting so kindly

[@Mizzie888]

Yeah, I prefer oat milk too. Not keen on soy, makes me fat. Wonderful ways to cook these mushrooms 😊😊❤❤❤ This beautiful, I am hungry ❤❤❤

[@JohnDoe-yp7qm]

These look fantastic Derek. Another plant based banger from the mind of Mr. Sarno. Lovely and I really hope I can find the mushrooms to make this some day

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Ah thanks I hope you get to make one day soon

[@a.greatdude5380]

Look, you have basically mastered cooking mushrooms. Thanks for showing us the way!

[@TeresaCook-de6jo]

I love your channel. I do have food restrictions but I love to see what you do anyway!

[@galebecker3487]

Kon'nichiwa Derek and Frankie ❤. Wow Derek the crunch, the colour the imagination of the flavor FANTASTIC. Definitely a delish snack with an ice cold beer. Party time. With festive season looming ahead, these shrooms would be a perfect addition🎉. Love the Frankie thoughts and comments. Oh and the drool, just a small treat dad. I can imagine all the work that went into producing this video, so a big thank you. You inspire me to think out the box. Got me thinking of the days, when I enjoyed salt and pepper calamari. No longer of course. With some Enoki mushrooms, nori seasoning salt, pepper and a sprinkle of cornflour, deep fried, could work. Take care and looking forward to making these decadent mushrooms. Gale x

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thanks Gale. Love me some salt and pepper mushrooms 🍄‍🟫

[@caroczel]

TY for sharing your inspiring recipes 💚

[@ericmccreary446]

I want tot try with recipes with my air fryer since I don't have a deep fryer. Once again, another great video and oyster mushrooms are fantastic!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Please do, maybe don’t double dredge though if with air fryer

[@EricMcCreary]

Thanks for the tip ​@@DerekSarnoChef

[@dianerose2998]

Thanks for the tip on the cutting boards! Since I don't use any animal products either, I will feel better about using it now. The mushrooms look fantastic; I can practically taste them through the screen. You're a gem; I always learn so much from you. Best to Miss America.

[@judiciccone1805]

Really looks amazing!

[@nanny8675309]

You are so lucky Frankie is not afraid of storms. Her comments this video😆 I so wish you were my neighbor because I’m watching this video at 1 AM and my mouth is watering, but I absolutely hate frying food. Thanks for another great video.

[@rosee4898]

Wow, looks delicious as always. Those are some lucky neighbors. Thanks for your videos

[@mandylavida]

A note on wooden chopping boards - and I mean big, heavy dudes - we got a length of beech block work surface, cut it into chunks, sanded, bevelled the edges, coated in food-grade wood finish (Osmo Top Oil is the bees' knees, or the dog's bollocks as we say in UK) and you can make your own boards to fit plus extra for really super gifts for friends. Hang on...there is a business here...

[@farrellvanessa]

Cuz I love a rainy night 🎶🎵🎶 I've not heard that song in years! Love it so much. Now to watch the rest of your video. 🙃

[@kourtneybenda6481]

Those look sooooo amazing! Drooling. 😊

[@carelarocca4614]

I love it when you get excited about your food too lol

[@AllFiredUpGlassBeads]

Your cooking style has opened up new spaces in my brain for experimentation! And I’m not complaining. Thank you, those look delicious and now I too, want to be your neighbor! Love that sweet Frankie and today you bring out the OR coffee mug 😮❤

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Glad you like the ideas thanks for watching

[@ymb6987]

Goood Lordt! Would hop a plane for your Pub Derek! These recipes are EVERYTHANG!!! I’m drooling too Frankie❤

[@DerekSarnoChef]

aw thank you

[@user-mg6wn4hs5t]

Nom, nom, nom! Those close-ups of the fried mushrooms..then watching you eat them...torturous! I sooo wish I was one of your neighbors.

[@theeggandi6391]

I put little rubber feet on the bottom of my big wood cutting board so moisture can evaporate if it gets underneath. It hasn't warped since.

[@sarahreynolds1200]

Sweet!! I’ve been waiting for this one!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Finally!!

[@sarahreynolds1200]

@@DerekSarnoChef Huzzah!!

[@annacav7653]

YUMMMM!!! Can't wait to to try them!! 😋💖

[@autumnberry6677]

Aww well done Derek, Thanks for the naughty snacks....🍄🧄🍄🥰

[@billycordery6479]

Amazing! I wish I could find mushrooms that nice here. The offerings we have are miniature, I mean miniscule!

[@beverlyperry663]

Oh I love your videos!!! This one is exceptional. I need to find some beautiful oyster mushrooms to make some of these. Frankie makes me smile!!! She is beautiful! Can't wait to see what you cook next!

[@taurusgal75]

You inspire me. I love that you are excited by your own food! Kisses to Miss Frankie - such a good girl. 💜

[@adogmn]

As a vegan who can't eat mushrooms, your channel always makes me so jealous! Looks yummy, I hope people who can eat it enjoy haha

[@maryoberschlake1988]

Wow! Looks incredible….

[@idanatiq]

Wish I were your neighbor. Yum!

[@lynnritchie231]

Get in line.....😅

[@lisag7305]

Another banging video, thanks! Mushrooms are my love language 😍 Definitely going to try these recipes. Ms Frankie is just so beautiful 🖤

[@koerlie]

The warping is because when you cut on the cutting board you also remove parts of the wooden surface. Since the wood is organic material it moves a bit of you leave it alone and "heal" a bit. By those two things cause the warping.

[@potterylady44]

Dang it all looked so good!

[@marycooper9429]

I enjoy watching you so much and you enjoying your food. It’s so awesome that they were able to transform a chicken farm into a mushroom farm. I’ve always enjoyed having chickens around. But not for eating. All the chickens and babies I had I got them to live out their lives with no worries whatsoever. One day I’ll get some growing kits and grow some mushrooms.

[@jessicagrewe229]

I wanna try them all but the ones with the Horseradish dip have my attention lol ❤

[@DerekSarnoChef]

They’re all amazing

[@marilyn1228]

These particular boards warp because of the cut of the wood. Cut in endgrain blocks like you have may be easier on the knife edge but are weaker in strength, depending on a lot of glue to hold them all together. Shorter grain lengths eventually split apart, particularly if they get wet without drying immediately.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Illl stick with what I got 👍

[@EmeraldFalcon777]

Your recipes are inspiring. I love to search for and cook mushrooms also 😋🙏🏻

[@bossman7009]

Wow! They look incredible 🤤

[@AlexandraVicunaPerry]

Another deliciously fabulous meal, thank you so much ❤. I really don’t get why plant based doctors don’t like you. Your food is much better than eating animal products. Insane 😮

[@jimd4504]

Just absolutely amazing and can’t wait to make these for a football weekend, these will be great with NA craft beer oh and Miss Americas eyes so gorgeous like my Sammi.

[@Bob-2027]

I bet the Izakaya's in Vancouver are awesome - but... If you ever come to Japan, it's nearly like heaven. I say nearly, cause they do a lot of traditional Japanese foods, which means lots of fish (and meat) dishes. This doesn't mean there aren't plenty of edamame, tofu, veggies, fried whatever dishes too. Plus beer, sake, chuhai, etc. Best part is that Izakaya's are so steeped in Japanese culture that just visiting them transports you deep into an epic aspect of Japanese-ness.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

It's on my bucket list!

[@dr.annetwanthompkins4953]

❤❤❤Frankie ❤❤❤.... looks yummy- now I need to make this ❤❤❤